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St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston

Academy converter · Gateshead · NE8 2QU

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 4–11

Pupils

151

Local authority

Gateshead

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Gateshead, Gateshead, 151 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 31.8%. Religious character: Roman Catholic.

Open schools in Gateshead
57
Primary schools in Gateshead
37
Academies among open schools in Gateshead
35% (20)
Open schools in NE8
17
Primary in NE8
8
Open schools in Gateshead LA
93
Primary in Gateshead LA
66

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in GatesheadNear NE8

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
148810

Location

Address
Ellison Road, Dunston
Postcode
NE8 2QU
Town
Gateshead
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Gateshead

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
151
Boys / girls
88 / 63
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
151 / 210 (72%)
Free school meals
31.8%
FSM pupils
48
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Governance
Academy trust: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01914604378
Website
stphilipneridunston.bwcet.com

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